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2014 Official Plan Overview

Markham's new Official Plan 2014

Markham's new Official Plan provides a vision for growth in Markham to 2031, based on the principles of protecting natural environment and agricultural lands, building healthy communities, increasing travel options and maintaining a strong economy. The 2014 Official Plan was adopted by Council on December 10, 2013 and approved by York Region on June 12, 2014. The new Official Plan has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and is not yet fully in force. On April 21, 2017 the Ontario Municipal Board issued a Partial Approval Order bringing parts of this Plan in force. Until an Ontario Municipal Board decision to approve all or part of the new Official Plan has been made, the 1987 Official Plan will continue to remain in force.

Where can I get a copy of the new Official Plan?

The 2014 Official Plan is available online, or you can view a copy at the Clerk's Department, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Main Floor) from Monday to Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Copies are also available for viewing at Markham's public libraries.

What was the basis for preparing Markham’s new Official Plan?

On May 2010, Council endorsed a growth alternative for Markham to guide future residential and employment growth to 2031 (Report). This alternative takes an‘environment first’ approach starting with the identification and protection of a City-wide Greenway System. It also identifies the amount, and location of population and employment growth for Markham to 2031.The endorsed growth alternative will form the basis for preparing a new Official Plan.

Reports/Presentations

2017

April 17 — Official Plan 2014 — Proposed Further Modifications Recommended for Approval by OMB (Report)

2016

April 11 — Official Plan 2014 — Proposed Further Modifications Recommended for Approval by OMB (Report)